Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Name: Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Prep time: 2 h 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta; 1 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; fresh basil leaves (optional) or parsley sprig, for garnish (optional); 1 (1 ounce) packet hidden valley ranch dressing mix; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar

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Recipe by sydsmama

I make this often in the summer. Great for potlucks! Prep time includes 2 hour refrigeration time.

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READY IN: 2hrs 25mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

Salad
1

cup orzo pasta
1

cup diced red bell pepper
¹⁄₂

cup crumbled feta cheese
1

(2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, rinsed and drained
¹⁄₄

cup chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
fresh basil leaves (optional) or parsley sprig, for garnish (optional)
Dressing
1

(1 ounce) packet hidden valley ranch dressing mix
3

tablespoons olive oil
3

tablespoons red wine vinegar
1

teaspoon sugar

DIRECTIONS

Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
Mix orzo, bell pepper, cheese, olives and chopped fresh basil in a large bowl. (If using dried basil, add to dressing.).
Whisk together salad dressing & seasoning mix, oil, vinegar and sugar.
Stir dressing into orzo mixture.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Garnish with basil leaves before serving, if desired.

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